NAD-dependent Alcohol Dehydrogenase and NADP-dependent Alcohol Dehydrogenase from Strawberry Seeds

Abstract

Strawberry seeds are shown to contain at least two alcohol dehydrogenases; one is NAD specific and reacts with ethanol and allyl alcohol, and the other is NADP specific and reacts with benzyl alcohol and geraniol. These two alcohol dehydrogenases were distinguished on disc electrophoresis. Their properties were different each other in ammonium sulfate fractionation, optimum reaction pH and thermostability.